Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today took stock of availability of essential items, including baby food and medicines, in the valley. He also ordered setting up of round-the-clock control room for redressing grievances of people regarding such supplies. The chief minister chaired a high-level meeting and instructed that the Public Distribution System be activated to mitigate thedifficulties of people in the prevailing situation.Mr.Abdullah said the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department must ensure the availability and distribution of foodgrains through its outlets. It was decided that foodgrains will continue to be given at the scale of 50 kg per ration card.He also instructed that the telephone numbers of the control room be provided to the Chief Minister's Grievance Cell for coordinating timely redressal of grievances. The consumers will also have the option to register their grievances at the Chief Minister's Cell.The Chief Secretary was asked to ascertain the availability of medicines, particularly life-saving drugs and take necessary measures to make these available to the health institutions.Meanwhile, Government also released 45 lakh rupees to various hospitals for arranging free and timely treatment of persons who have sustained injuries due to the prevailing disturbances.Official vehicles will carry essential supplies and people have been requested to maintain calm and allow the distribution of food items.